1 Chronicles 11:45

Study note

Setting — The narrator records Jediael son of Shimri and his brother Joha the Tizite as part of a military roster. This listing occurs within a historical account documenting the commanders who served under King David.

The words — The Hebrew name יְדִֽיעֲאֵל (ye.di.'a.'El) literally means “Jediael,” and הַ/תִּיצִֽי (ha./ti.Tzi) identifies Joha’s geographic origin as “the Tizite.” These proper nouns function as precise historical markers rather than descriptive titles.

The thread — The verse continues the enumeration of David’s warriors in 1 Chronicles 11:44–47 and corresponds to the parallel lists in 2 Samuel 23:39–41. The text treats these individuals as a documented cohort rather than developing their personal narratives.

Why it lands — The passage requires the reader to accept that historical records preserve ordinary names alongside significant events. A reader must acknowledge that the text prioritizes factual documentation over individual character development.

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